Burpee’s Flowering Bulbs — Continued 
Gloxinia 
These plants make a fine display grown 
in pots for summer and winter bloom¬ 
ing. They are showy and bloom for a 
long time. Start the bulbs in small in¬ 
dividual pots and carefully transplant 
when they grow larger. 
8860 Blanche de Meru Rose with 
white border. This combination of 
colors is very attractive. 
8855 Pure White A beautiful vari¬ 
ety, with large, trumpet shaped flowers 
borne profusely on compact, sturdy 
plants. The blooms form a pleasing 
contrast to the large showy foliage. 
Blooms freely and continuously, and is 
always admired. 
8866 Purple An outstanding rich dark 
color of a showy velvety appearance. 
Large, bell-shaped flowers borne so pro¬ 
fusely as to cover the whole plant. 
8854 Queen Wilhelmina Rich rose color. One of the newer colors. 
Ranunculus — Buttercup 
8980 French Mixed Very attractive flowers, 
including a splendid range of bright and showy 
colors. They are excellent for the border or for 
growing in pots. Moderately cool weather and 
an ample supply of moisture are needed to grow 
them to perfection. Where such conditions 
exist, they are splendid for growing in the rock 
garden. They are hardy only as far north as 
Washington, D. C. Plant the bulbs during 
May. 3 for 20£; 12 for 55^; 100 for $3.50. 
Tigridia — Tigerflower 
8982 Mixed Very showy, bulbous plants with 
large, quaintly shaped blooms in yellow and 
orange with attractive markings of red and 
purple. It does well in dry soil and never fails 
to create the greatest interest due to the showy 
appearance of the blooms and their odd forma¬ 
tion. Take the bulbs up before frost and store 
them over winter like Gladiolus. 20£ each; 
3 for 55jzf; 12 for $2.00; 100 for $14.00. 
8861 Scarlet The richness and brilliancy of this fine variety are 
responsible for its great popularity. Bright scarlet. 
8867 Scarlet, White Border ( Emperor Frederick ) A showy, free- 
flowering Gloxinia. Rich scarlet with a broad edge of white. 
8872 Purple, White Border ( Emperor William) A broad white bor¬ 
der around a clear violet-purple shade. Very showy and free blooming. 
Any of the above: 
35# each; 3 for 95fzf; 12 for $3.50; 100 for $32.00. 
8875 Mixed This mixture represents a well-balanced assortment of 
the various colors offered above and a few other shades valuable for the 
mixture. 40£ each; 3 for $1.10; 12 for $4.00; 100 for $30.00. 
Gloxinia Seed, page 57 
Gloxinia Collections 
These contain the seven separate colors listed above: 
9848 One each (value $2.45) for $2.00 
9849 Three each (value $6.65) for 5*50 
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Costs of 
.Bulbs. 
Hyacinthus 
8947 Candicans Stately, 
quite hardy plants, 4 
feet tall, bearing large, 
pendant, lovely pure 
white blooms on a long 
substantial stem. 20£ 
each; 3 for 55gf; 12 for 
$2.00; 100 for $14.00. 
Ismene— 
Peruvian 
Daffodil 
8949 Calathina A hand¬ 
some flower, doing par¬ 
ticularly well in porous 
sandy soil. Ismene should 
be handled like Gladiolus. 
They are planted after 
the soil is warm, and are 
taken up in the fall. 
Showy, sweet - scented, 
white flowers. 25 £ each; 
3 for 70£; 12 for $2.50; 
100 for $17.50. 
Montbretia 
8963 Mixed Easily 
grown, with gaily colored 
flowers in beautiful 
shades of yellow, salmon, orange, and scarlet. Hardy if protected with 
a covering of leaves. 3 for 25£; 12 for 75^; 100 for $4.00. 
n Ya i:„ Fine for borders or hanging baskets. Take the bulbs 
WAcUla up before severe frost. 
8970 Deppei White flowers. Green, purple-banded leaves. 
8975 Shamrock Rose blooms. Rich green foliage. 
8972 Lasiandra Rosy crimson flowers in crowded umbels. 
Any of the above: 6 for 15*zf; 12for25*f; 100 for $1.25. 
Oxalis Seed, page 38 
Sweet-Scented 
Tuberose 
8988 Excelsior, Dwarf 
Pearl Lovely large dou¬ 
ble flowers of thick, wax¬ 
like texture borne on 
graceful long strong stems. 
The flowers are closely 
set on the heavy spike and 
give a wonderful display 
in the garden besides 
being highly prized as 
cut-flowers. They have 
a rich exotic fragrance. 
Plant the bulbs after all 
danger of frost has passed 
and cover them 2 in. deep. 
They will make thick, 
grass-like foliage and 
bloom during the sum¬ 
mer. lOjii each; 3 for 25^; 
12 for 75^; 100 for $4.00. 
All Burpee Bulbs are 
Guaranteed to give 
Satisfaction 
Water Lily— Nymphaea 
8822 Odorata This is the native white Pond 
Lily, highly valued for growing in tubs or in 
ponds. The large white blooms give a fine dis¬ 
play and are splendid for cutting. The roots 
cannot be delivered until after mid-April. 
They are perfectly hardy. 50£ each; 3 for $1.35; 
12 for $5.00; 100 for $35.00. 
Three Fine Climbers 
Grown from Bulbs 
8912 Apios tuberosa 
(Tuberous-Rooted Wisteria) A splendid 
climbing plant, growing 6 to 8 ft. tall. 
Bears clusters of small, purplish-brown, fra¬ 
grant flowers not unlike Wisteria in appear¬ 
ance. It is perfectly hardy and climbs 
freely. 15^ each; 3 for 40£; 12 for $1.35; 
100 for $9.00. 
8922 Cinnamon Vine 
(Dioscorea Batatas) This hardy climber 
makes a vigorous vine 10 to 15 ft. tall. Has 
attractive shiny bright green foliage and 
small, whitish, fragrant blooms. We offer 
large roots. 15^ each; 3 for 35^; 12 for $1.15; 
100 for $8.00. 
8961 Madeira Vine 
( Boussingaultia) Tiny white flowers dur¬ 
ing September. Lovely shiny rich green 
leaves covering the vines, which grow 15 ft. 
tall. It is hardy with a protection of leaves 
or straw. Large roots. 15^ each; 3 for 35(1 ; 
12 for $1.25; 100 for $8.50. 
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The Climbers on this page are hardy; Other Bulbs are for house and garden 
